Respite Care in Morrisville, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Morrisville, PA: the local picture

1,507

residents 65 or older (15% of Morrisville)

81%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Bucks County)

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve Morrisville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Morrisville live with someone: 81% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 631 Morrisville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (27% in Bucks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Morrisville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Morrisville compared with Bucks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Morrisville	Bucks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	6.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	4.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,378	$77,780	—

Older residents in towns around Morrisville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Trenton, NJ	1.4 mi	10,831	37%
Yardley, PA	3.8 mi	494	20%
The College of New Jersey, NJ	4.2 mi	0	—
Fairless Hills, PA	4.3 mi	1,475	40%
White Horse, NJ	4.3 mi	2,193	30%
Mercerville, NJ	5.0 mi	2,871	39%

Hospices serving Morrisville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Langhorne, PA	7.1 mi	(877) 288-0042
Constellation Hospice Pa, LLC	Newtown, PA	10 mi	(215) 302-2003
Chandler Hall Health Services Inc	Newtown, PA	10 mi	(215) 860-4000
St. Mary Hospice	Newtown, PA	10 mi	(267) 569-0760
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia	Bensalem, PA	11 mi	(215) 245-3525

Nursing homes near Morrisville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Trenton Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Trenton, NJ	1.0 mi	not rated	215	(609) 393-8622
Belle Care Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Trenton, NJ	1.5 mi	1 of 5	106	(609) 396-2646
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC	Trenton, NJ	1.7 mi	2 of 5	141	(609) 394-3400
Avant Rehabilitation And Care Center	Trenton, NJ	3.1 mi	4 of 5	149	(609) 656-9291

Straight-line miles from the center of Morrisville. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Morrisville

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,698 monthly median income of Morrisville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Morrisville: common questions

Which hospices serve Morrisville?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Morrisville ZIP codes, including Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care, Constellation Hospice Pa, LLC, Chandler Hall Health Services Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Morrisville?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 16% of the $7,698 monthly median income of Morrisville households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Morrisville. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Pennsylvania.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Respite Care in Morrisville, PA